1. A WARM, OF-THE-EARTH COLOR PALETTE
To emulate the modern organic trend in your kitchen, the first place to start is with a curated foundation of neutrals that reflects the outdoors. Color palette plays a crucial role, with a muted color scheme of off-whites, grays, and earthy tones setting the base tone with shades of browns, creams, taupes with soft greens, and terracottas as your accents.
2. LOOK TO NATURAL MATERIALS AND TEXTURES
'Creating the perfect balance of natural and modern aesthetics in the kitchen is simpler than you may think,' advises Elizabeth Sherwin, creative director of Naked Kitchens.
3. BE SELECTIVE WHEN CHOOSING STONE
Marble obviously springs to mind when thinking of organic materials for your kitchen, not only because it is super hardwearing but also because of its timeless elegance. Thanks to its so-called imperfections, every slab has its own unique patterns formed over time, and the variation of color and texture will add a natural charm.
4. ADOPT A PARED-BACK WAY OF STYLING
Decor like gallery walls and heavy countertop styling are too maximalist for a modern organic kitchen. Instead, look to take a more minimalist approach with open shelving and a few carefully selected objects. 'When it comes to furniture and design components, choose simple lines,' advises Artem Kropovinsky. 'Modern Organic style thrives on minimalism as well as uncluttered spaces that enhance the beauty inherent in Mother Nature,' he adds.
5. BRING THE OUTDOORS IN
Modern organic incorporates a lot of the principles of biophilic design, aka the idea of creating connectivity to the natural environment from within your home. This can involve bringing in plenty of natural light, indoor plants, and other natural elements to introduce texture.
6. INCORPORATE HANDMADE TILES
If you're considering switching up your backsplash, consider something like handmade zellige tile that will bring a rustic texture to your walls. Unique in color and size, they help to bring in that natural, imperfection of the outside into the space.
7. TRY A PLASTER HOOD
Quickly becoming a hallmark of modern organic kitchens is the plaster hood, as seen here in a design by Abbie Naber of A.Naber Design. 'Here, we used plaster for the kitchen hood and incorporated an imperfect raw zellige tile on the kitchen island face,' Abbie explains. 'The key elements to creating a modern organic kitchen would be to include imperfect materials. Adding warmth and asymmetry to the mix can be effective as well.'